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bexdubyah's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Child abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Ableism
teacupsandfirereads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I honestly don't know how to put my thoughts into coherent words. I absolutely loved this book. Period. End of story. I only found this book late last year when I was looking for books to read for a challenge I was hosting. When I saw this one, I immediately knew I had to read it, but I also had to own it, so I went out and bought it and the sequel. Good think too, because the sequel is now top of my TBR list.
Now to the story. First of all, I felt every emotion imaginable throughout the story. Sadness, anger, happiness, laughter. Lots and lots of tears, both good and bad. Ada is such an amazing character. She is determined and strong ad never gives up. I honestly saw a little bit of myself in her growing up in an ablest society. By no means was my path as traumatic or devastating, which shows society has come a long way in regards to diverse abilities, but there are still obstacles we must face. I definitely felt the need to protect Ada and was behind her for every heartbreak and triumph. The innocence of how Ada approached the situations was both heartwarming and heartbreaking. The writing was simple, yet held so much depth and understanding. All the characters had their place, and although some angered me, the mum, for instance, I knew she needed to be like that to really tell the story.
Really, I truly cannot say enough good things about this story. It was sweet, emotional, and necessary.
Parents, please have your children read this book. Parents, read it yourself. This is a middle grade book, but I think it is a book for everyone, no matter what age. Reading this book will be giving yourself a gift you didn't know you needed.
Now to the story. First of all, I felt every emotion imaginable throughout the story. Sadness, anger, happiness, laughter. Lots and lots of tears, both good and bad. Ada is such an amazing character. She is determined and strong ad never gives up. I honestly saw a little bit of myself in her growing up in an ablest society. By no means was my path as traumatic or devastating, which shows society has come a long way in regards to diverse abilities, but there are still obstacles we must face. I definitely felt the need to protect Ada and was behind her for every heartbreak and triumph. The innocence of how Ada approached the situations was both heartwarming and heartbreaking. The writing was simple, yet held so much depth and understanding. All the characters had their place, and although some angered me, the mum, for instance, I knew she needed to be like that to really tell the story.
Really, I truly cannot say enough good things about this story. It was sweet, emotional, and necessary.
Parents, please have your children read this book. Parents, read it yourself. This is a middle grade book, but I think it is a book for everyone, no matter what age. Reading this book will be giving yourself a gift you didn't know you needed.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Child abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders
odetopetricor's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism and Child abuse
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